Chapter 3
As Marcus approached the large sliding doors of the Rustboro gym he paused a few feet away suddenly nervous. He really didn't want to lose his first gym battle ever and even with all the training and preparation he had done up to that point he still didn't feel fully prepared. 'Maybe I shouldn't do this, I mean there's no shame in training for a bit longer to make sure we're fully prepared' Marcus thought to himself. As if sensing his nervousness his three Pokeballs vibrated, Marcus took a deep breath realizing that it would be unfair to his team if he backed out now and he knew how easy it would be to fall into the mental trap of always feeling like you weren't ready. Even back in Lavaridge there was an older trainer that kept pushing off battling the town gym because he didn't feel like he was ready apparently he had originally showed up in the town almost five years prior excited about battling the gym and suddenly got cold feet at the last minute.
Marcus fought down the butterflies in his stomach and stepped towards the door until it slid open. Steeping inside Marcus marveled at the size of the gym it was absolutely huge. Obviously set up for rock type Pokémon the ring had a number of boulders and rock spikes scattered around it. Marcus frowned as he knew any attack that sent his Pokémon smashing into those rocks would cause a lot of additional damage but on the other hand they could also be used as cover of to gain additional movement speed if used correctly. Marcus thought out multiple different strategies as he walked further into the room as the sliding door closed behind him a bright spot light burst to light revealing a young woman maybe close to his age, with brown hair tied back in two pigtails with a red bow and red eyes. She was wearing a white shirt with a grey school uniform skirt and a red tie that matched her stockings and black dress shoes. Common sense told Marcus that this had to be Roxanne the Rustboro Gym leader but he still couldn't get over being shocked about how cute she was. She was nothing like how Flannery had described her, which made Marcus wonder if Flannery had something against her from what he knew they had been gym leaders for about the same amount of time so maybe it had something to do with the fact that fire types were at a disadvantage against water types.
"Greeting Challenger I am Roxanne Honor graduate from Rustboro's own Pokémon school and the Rustboro city Gym leader I specialize in Pokémon with rock solid defense and who might you be" Roxanne asked.
"Marcus Kale from Lavaridge…umm I don't really have a specialty when it comes to Pokémon" Marcus scratched the back on his head a little embarrassed that his intro wasn't as impressive or dynamic as Roxanne's had been.
"Hmm I feel like I've heard that name before but I can't remember where…oh well if you're here I'm guessing you want to battle for a Stone Badge huh" Roxanne asked.
"That's right" Marcus nodded.
"Okay in that case as the gym leader I'll make the rules…I propose we each pick two Pokémon for a one on one battle once a Pokémon is selected it can't be withdrawn from battle until the current battle has been decided. Do you agree to these rules" Roxanne questioned.
"I do" Marcus nodded.
A third spot light appeared off to the side of the ring revealing a teenage girl with two flags wearing a uniform similar to Roxanne's except it was light blue instead of grey. "This will be an official battle between the Rustboro Gym leader Roxanne and the Challenger Marcus Kale from Lavaridge town if both trainers are ready let the battle begin" The girl shouted.
"Right let's start this off strong Geodude" Roxanne said tossing out a Pokeball.
"Alright Zorua let's do this" Marcus yelled tossing his Pokeball up in the air. Both Pokémon cried out their names as they emerged ready for battle.
"An anthro Zorua wow this is the first time I've battled against one" Roxanne said.
"Well get ready to lose cause we've been doing a lot of training to prepare for this right Zorua" Marcus shouted.
"Zorua Zor" Zorua yipped excitedly.
"Alright enough talk Geodude use Rock Throw" Roxanne commanded. Geodude dug it hands into the ground lifting up a chunk of earth and tossed it at Zorua.
"Zorua rush under it and close the distance then hit it with Feint attack" Marcus commanded. As the large piece of earth smashed into the floor creating a cloud of dust Marcus became worried until Zorua burst through to smoke heading straight for Geodude.
"Geodude quick use defense curl" Roxanne commanded. Geodude crossed its arms tightly raising its defense as Zorua slammed into it. Marcus frowned as even with a direct hit the attack didn't do much damage. "Now Geodude use rollout"
"Quick Zorua jump out of the way use that rock spikes as cover" Marcus yelled. Zorua barely managed to leap behind a large rock spike before the attack landed causing Geodude to crash face first into the solid rock. "Great job now use Hone Claws then use Feint attack again"
"Zor Zorua" Zorua growled her claws glowed crimson as the moved raised her attack and accuracy jumping over the rock spike she launched herself at Roxanne's Geodude.
"Geodude quick retreat and use defense curl" Roxanne yelled. Geodude quickly tried to put space between itself and Zorua but it was obvious that Zorua had much high speed and would catch up quickly.
"Keep up on em Zorua use double team and attack from all angles" Marcus commanded starting to feel the flow of the battle shift towards him.
"Geodude quick use rock polish then defense curl you can out last their attack" Roxanne gritted her teeth as her Geodude obeyed but even with the speed increase it still wasn't faster than Zorua and was quickly surrounded. All it could do was cross its arms as Zorua attacked relentlessly until she sent it flying backwards crashing through one of the larger boulders on the field.
"Nice job Zorua" Marcus cheered.
"Geodude can you still battle" Roxanne asked as Geodude pulled itself out of the rubble slamming its fist together to show it was still able to battle. "Alright it's time to get serious Geodude use sandstorm"
"Quick Zorua attack before it can summon a sandstorm" Marcus yelled, but even as Zorua rushed forwards Geodude started spinning rapidly knocking Zorua away with its powerful Sandstorm. Zorua flipped in the air landing on her feet with a slight wince "You okay girl" Marcus asked.
"Zor Zorua" Zorua nodded.
"Alright in that case use Hone Claws and get ready to attack" Marcus said watching Zorua take up a defensive stance while her claws glowed crimson.
"Alright Geodude use Rock Polish then close the distance and hit em with Mega Punch" Roxanne said just loud enough for her Pokémon to hear over the sandstorm. Suddenly Geodude burst through the Sandstorm attack rapidly closing the distance neither Marcus nor Zorua had time to react before the Mega Punch connected squarely with Zorua's mid-section sending her flying back into a large rock spike with enough force to crack it before falling limply to the floor.
"Zorua are you okay" Marcus screamed worriedly.
"Zor" Zorua whimpered struggling to get to her feet the bruises all over her an obvious sign that she had taken a lot of damage.
"Do you think you have enough energy for one last attack" Marcus asked. Zorua looked back at him and nodded. "Okay girl just like we practiced we've only got on shot at this" Marcus yelled both his and Zorua's eyes sharpened as their energies synced.
"You put up a good fight but it's time to end this Geodude finish it with Mega Punch" Roxanne yelled.
"Geo Geodude" Geodude yelled as he rushed forwards arm cocked back ready to land the final blow. Zorua didn't move an inch as Geodude rushed her keeping herself planted she waited for the perfect moment to strike. Just as Geodude started to lunge forward with it fist Zorua saw the opportunity she had been waiting for dipping to the side at the last minute she avoided the attack by barely an inch.
Marcus couldn't help but smirk as all those hours of having her doge Riolu's Force palm had finally off. "Zorua end it with Punishment" Marcus yelled.
"Zorua" Zorua yelled as her claws coated in purple energy before slamming them into Geodude body with enough force that a small shockwave was created. The ring was completely silent until Geodude finally fell to the ground with spirals in its eyes.
"Geodude is unable to battle the winner of this match is Zorua" The girl said hold the flags towards Marcus's side of the ring.
"Great job girl you battled really hard out there so go ahead and take a break for now" Marcus smiled returning Zorua to her Pokeball for a well-deserved rest.
"It's obvious that you're a skilled trainer not only did you raise your Pokémon's attack power but you turned all my stat raise moves against me by using Punishment as your final blow. I must admit it been awhile since I've had to use my next Pokémon but you are truly worthy of my full strength…Go Nosepass" Roxanne yelled.
"In that case I can't hold back either Go Riolu" Marcus threw up is Pokeball. Roxanne frowned and started to sweat a bit he had beat her Geodude with a Dark type which didn't have any advantage over Rock types plus her Geodude knew Mega Punch which should've put the odds in her favor. Now he was using a fighting type which had a big type advantage over her Pokémon and if his Riolu was as well trained as his Zorua she didn't like her chances of winning. "Riolu lets show her how strong you are" Marcus said getting fired up for their next battle.
"Rio Lu Riolu" Riolu growled getting in her fighting stance.
"Alright Riolu use Quick Attack to close the distance than then hit em with Force Palm" Marcus yelled. Riolu nodded and streaked forward with a surprising amount of speed ready slam her opponent with a powerful attack.
"Nosepass counter it with Double-edge" Roxanne yelled she decided the best course of action against Marcus would be to fight him head on and with Nosepass size and weight its Double-edge attack should do massive amounts of damage to the small Riolu.
"Riolu don't back down face it head on" Marcus yelled. Roxanne was shocked that Marcus didn't cancel Riolu's attack when it was obvious she was going to take much more damage in the exchange. Just as she predicted when the two Pokémon clashed Riolu was quickly over powered and sending flying backwards.
"Riolu hang in their use your momentum to flip backwards and land on the rock spike behind you" Marcus ordered. Hearing his command Riolu did as she was told landing sideways on the rock spike her powerful legs absorbing most of the shock. "Great job girl now launch yourself back at Nosepass and use Counter" Marcus yelled.
"Nosepass quick use Harden" Roxanne yelled knowing there was no way that Nosepass was going to be able to dodge that attack the best she could do was to try to raise its defense. Even with Harden raising its already high defense Nosepass was still forced backwards by Riolu's Counter, her attack nearly pushing it halfway across the ring while causing a massive amount of damage.
"Don't stop your attack Riolu hit Nosepass with Force Palm while your close and blast em away" Marcus yelled throwing his fist forwards.
"Rio Riolu" Riolu growled charging a powerful Force Palm she slammed it right into Nosepass face sending it tumbling backwards until it skidded to a stop right in front of Roxanne.
"Nosepass are you okay" Roxanne asked.
"Pass Nosepass Pass" Nosepass said getting to its feet.
"Damn your Nosepass is pretty strong I thought for sure that would've finished it" Marcus smirked.
"Sorry it going to take a lot more than that to take my star Pokémon down" Roxanne grinned. "Alright Nosepass it's our turn use Rock Blast" Roxanne yelled.
"Riolu doge" Marcus quickly ordered. Riolu managed to doge the first two Rock Blast, but was hit by the last three shots.
"Alright now use Thunder Wave before she can recover" Roxanne yelled.
"No way Riolu you have to dodge" Marcus yelled.
Even though she heard his command Riolu couldn't get out of the way in time and ended up getting paralyzed. "Damn it I never expected a Rock type could learn a move like Thunder Wave so I didn't bring any paralyze heals with me" Marcus gritted his teeth.
"Alright Nosepass Power Gem lets go" Roxanne yelled.
"Riolu dodge" Marcus yelled.
Riolu tried to move but the static electricity froze her in place and she took a direct hit from the Power Gem attack sending her flying backward. "Don't give her a chance to get up Nosepass use Double-edge" Roxanne yelled almost tasting victory.
As Nosepass rush towards the struggling Riolu Marcus did the only thing he could think of "Riolu use Endure". In her kneeling position Riolu managed to cross her arms as Nosepass slammed into her sending her tumbling end over end until she slammed through a small boulder. "Oh No Riolu" Marcus yelled. Slowly Riolu managed to get to her feet one eye closed from the amount of pain she was in while her body was covered in scrapes and bruises.
"Sorry Marcus but it looks like this match is mine Nosepass finish it with Double-edge" Roxanne smirked.
"I don't think so Riolu use Reversal" Marcus yelled. Just as Nosepass was about slam into her Riolu grabbed it spinning her body she used all its momentum to slam it into the ground with enough force to make a small crater. "Riolu give it one last push throw Nosepass into the air and use Cross Chop" Marcus yelled. Keeping an iron grip on Nosepass Riolu gave a loud growl as she tossed it into the air before jumping after it both her arms covered in white energy her Cross Chop was so powerful it sent Nosepass flying into the ceiling with enough force to create an outline the stone, before it fell back to the Gym floor with a loud crash and spirals in its eyes.
"The winner of this match is Riolu the victory goes to Marcus Kale from Lavaridge" The girl announced.
"I can't believe I lost" Roxanne said falling to her knees.
"You put up a great fight I honestly wasn't sure it I was going to be able to turn that last match around" Marcus said holding out is hand.
"Yeah you're one hell of a trainer" Roxanne said letting him help her up. "I've never battle against someone that could handle anthros so well"
"Yeah well about that…" Marcus launched into a quick explanation about his pheromones and their effect of female Pokémon.
"Wow I never learned about anything like that at Pokémon trainer school" Roxanne said surprised.
"Yeah I never thought it would help me train anthros not that I'm complaining" Marcus smiled. As Roxanne watched him smile something suddenly clicked.
"Wait Marcus Kale you're Flannery's boyfriend right" Roxanne snapped her fingers.
"She's not my girlfriend" Marcus yelled blushing "Geez why does everyone keep saying that"
"Well maybe cause it's because you're the only guy she ever talks about" Roxanne said putting her finger on her chin.
"That's because she's such a tomboy that all the other guys are intimidated by her not to mention she's a gym leader" Marcus sighed.
"I guess it's no wonder I loss if you been training with someone like Flannery she probably told you everything you need to know to beat me" Roxanne frowned.
"Well I only trained against Flannery with my Dad's Pokémon I actually haven't even been registered as an official trainer until a few days ago …and Flannery didn't actually tell me anything that would be useful against you in battle and she sure as hell didn't tell me you'd be so cute" Marcus said without thinking.
"Seriously I got beat by someone who hasn't even been a trainer for a week…wait did you just call me cute" Roxanne blushed.
"Huh yeah I guess I did" Marcus scratched the back of his head nervously.
"Well since my Pokémon took a lot of damage I'll have to close the gym for the rest of the day while I take them to get treated and since I'm sure your Pokémon need treatment to maybe we could hang out until they're fully healed" Roxanne said her blush getting slightly worse.
"Sure that sounds fun how about we get something to eat I'm starving" Marcus grinned.
"Sounds good to me come on" Roxanne smiled leading him back out the gym locking the door behind them and switching the sign to closed she started to lead him through the town. "So over there is the Pokémon trainer school where I learned everything I know"
"Wow that must've been fun, having battles every days" Marcus said impressed at the size of the building.
"Actually it was mostly Pokémon battle theory…thinking back on my school days we rarely ever battled" Roxanne admitted a bit sheepishly.
"I see…I for one learn better by actually doing something than reading about it. I mean I studied a lot after my accident since I really couldn't move around much" Marcus said was they continued walking to the Pokémon center.
"What do you mean accident" Roxanne asked curiously.
"Well a couple years ago I ended up in a mock battle with another trainer when one of their Pokémon moves went wrong it ended up blowing me off a cliff. I ended up breaking both my legs and having to take two years to recover" Marcus explained.
"Wow I'm surprised you still became a trainer an event like that could have easily traumatized you into being terrified of Pokémon" Roxanne said shocked that even after such an accident Marcus was able to develop such a strong bound in just a few days.
"Yeah I guess that was possible but I don't think I could ever blame the Pokémon when it was clearly the trainers fault" Marcus frowned.
"I see well there's the Pokémon Center so what do you say we drop off our Pokémon and go grab a bite to eat" Roxanne smiled.
"Yeah sounds good" Marcus agreed.
"Welcome to the Rustboro City Pokémon Center how may I help you today" Nurse Joy asked as they entered.
"Would you mind healing our Pokémon our battle got kind of intense" Roxanne said.
"Wow Roxanne it's rare to see your Pokémon in such bad shape this young man must've really made you go all out" Nurse Joy said taking her Pokeballs.
"Yeah and then some it's been a while since I've had to give up a badge to someone" Roxanne sighed.
"Wow he actually beat you, I guess he does look pretty strong…pretty cute too if you ask me" Nurse Joy smirked making both of them blush.
"Wha I mean…yeah he is but…I mean ugh just heal my Pokémon" Roxanne said flustered.
"Of course I guessing you also need your Pokémon healed as well" Nurse Joy smiled.
"Yeah" Marcus said handing over his Pokeballs.
"Alright come back in a few hours and your Pokémon will be as good as new" Nurse Joy said handing their Pokeballs over to a Chansey.
"Okay now that handled how about some lunch" Marcus said as his stomach growled.
"Okay follow me I know a pretty good café that's not far from here" Roxanne said taking the lead once again.
"Bye you two have fun on your date" Nurse Joy yelled as they walked out the door making them blush once again. Roxanne lead them away from the Pokémon Center walking at a leisurely pace through town the two of them having to stop every now and then for Roxanne to talk to a fan of hers. After about fifteen minutes the duo came to a small pink and blue café with a small wooden sign hanging on the door that read 'Jasmine's Place'.
"Hello welcome to Jasmine's place how may I he-, oh Roxanne it's you again how are you" A blonde haired blue eyes waitress about two years older than the teens smiled.
"Hey Jasmine I'm good just taking the rest of the day off while my Pokémon get healed" Roxanne answered as Jasmine lead her to her usual table.
"Huh that's rare someone strong must have challenged you huh" Jasmine inquired.
"Yea I'll say this guy right here put up one hell of a fight I wasn't expecting to have to cough up a badge when our battle was done" Roxanne said sitting down at a small table for two in front of a bay window. It seemed Jasmine who it seemed hadn't even noticed Marcus following them until Roxanne said some turned to him in shock.
"You really beat Roxy" She asked.
"Yeah it was a really tough battle though" Marcus smiled sitting down in the other chair.
"In that's case consider everything on the house it's not often that Roxy losses plus the winnings and badge she owes you I'm sure she could use a small treat" Jasmine giggled was Roxanne let out a heavy sigh.
"Thanks a lot" Marcus said gratefully.
"No problem" Jasmine smiled. "Now what can I get you two to drink"
"I'll have raspberry lemonade" Roxanne said quickly.
"In that case I'll think I'll try your blackberry lemonade" Marcus said after a quick look through the menu.
"Alright you two I'll be right back" Jasmine smiled.
"So I'm guessing you come here often huh Roxy" Marcus grinned.
"Jasmine and I attended trainer school together we were actually both up for the position of Gym leader but she decided to open up a café instead… it's a shame to she was actually a really good trainer" Roxanne said looking out the bay window.
"Sometimes people just have something that calls to them" Marcus said.
"Like being a Pokémon trainer" Roxanne smirked.
"I guess so" Marcus shrugged.
"Oh come on cut the cool guy act I can tell from the way you've trained your Pokémon you love this don't you" Roxanne poked his cheek. "Although the fact that you have two anthros makes me wonder…you're not a Pokephile are you" she whispered.
Marcus raised his eyebrows "So what if I am Pokephila isn't illegal and Human Pokémon relationships aren't that uncommon especially among trainers".
"I'm not saying I have anything against it…even if some trainers won't admit it most of us at least fool around with our Pokémon at some point. Hell one time at Trainer Camp a bunch of girls decided to jump a Nidoking" Roxanne shrugged.
"Oh really and how was that" Marcus asked interested.
"Oh I wasn't part of it but from the stories I heard apparently it was one hell of a time" Roxanne blushed.
"Huh…well I haven't done anything with my Pokémon even though I'm not opposed to it" Marcus admitted.
"I see so what do you like more human females or Pokémon females" Roxanne asked.
"I think I like both equally" Marcus answered truthfully.
"Geez Flannery really was being honest when she said you're an open person" Roxanne said sitting back in her chair. Thanking Jasmine as she delivered their drinks and ordering their food before continuing their conversation.
"I still have my secrets just like everyone else" Marcus said sipping his Lemonade.
"Oh really…like what" Roxanne asked. Before Marcus could answer his Pokenav rang wondering if Kairas had had handled the business he needed to take care of Marcus answered and was surprised to hear a female screaming in his ear.
"Marcus Kale your red eyed bastard why didn't you tell me the Sinnoh Champion Cynthia was coming to my town and how the hell do you know her anyway" Flannery's voice came through the ear piece making Marcus wince.
"Flannery how did you even get this number" Marcus asked confused.
"How do you think Cynthia gave it to me" Flannery yelled.
"How the hell did she get it" Marcus asked.
"Hey there remember me…I might have snuck and taken down your Pokenav number when you weren't looking" Cynthia's voice came from the Pokenav.
"Geez I can't look away from you for a second can I" Marcus sighed.
"Hehe nope…anyway how's your journey so far" Cynthia asked.
"Well I just won my first gym badge today so I guess pretty good" Marcus answered.
"What no way seriously you only left a few days ago and you already beat Roxanne" Flannery yelled.
"Yeah he sure did" Roxanne jumped in since Flannery and Cynthia were talking loud enough for half the café to hear.
"Roxanne what are you doing with Marcus" Flannery asked.
"Well it not often I lose especially to such a cute guy, can't blame me for wanting to get to know him a bit better" Roxanne smirked
"Oh I sense a lovers spat coming on" Cynthia laughed.
"Listen here you little hussy-"
"Flannery be nice, there are other people around us and I'd hate for someone to overhear embarrassing things about Lavaridge's Gym Leader" Marcus said in a threatening tone.
"Y-y-you wouldn't" Flannery stuttered.
"Try me" Marcus smirked.
"Damn it Marcus you're supposed to be on my side" Flannery pouted.
"Too bad Flannery looks like he's mine now" Roxanne goaded.
"Just wait till your ass gets back to Lavaridge I'm going to beat you senseless you ungrateful bastard" Flannery yelled.
"That's not a very nice thing to say to someone you like" Cynthia teased.
"I don't like him, I hate him he's a freaking idiot argh" Flannery screamed.
"Oh I love it when you act all tsundere" Cynthia squealed.
"Ugh get off me I need to punch something" Flannery yelled.
"Oh looks like she mad…oh well anyway Marcus, congratulations on your first gym badge if you keep up this pace you'll be challenging the Sinnoh League in no time." Cynthia said sounding more like the Champion that she was.
"Of course like I said last time we met I get to take you out for ice cream after I win" Marcus smirked.
"That's only if you win though" Cynthia challenged.
"I'll win just try not to lose in the meantime…I'd hate for someone else to steal my date away from me" Marcus grinned.
"O-of course I won't lose, you just worry about beating the Honen league I've battled their champion a few times and he's tough" Cynthia said.
"So who's stronger between the two of you" Marcus asked.
"Now Marcus what kind of Champion would I went around spreading rumors about what champion was stronger than the other…all I say is he's never taken me out for ice cream" Cynthia smirked.
"I see, in that case enjoy the rest of your vacation and don't worry about Flannery she'll calm down after some training and a dip in the hot spring" Marcus said.
"Oh that's right I have a hot sand treatment scheduled in a few minutes talk to later" Cynthia hung up.
"Geez I swear she gotta be the most eccentric champion I've met" Marcus sighed.
"Well what do you except she's on vacation she's got to be able to have a little fun every now and then" Roxanne smiled. "Although I'm more interested in how popular you are with the girls"
"Haha I have no idea what you're talking about after all my pheromones only work on female Pokémon" Marcus shrugged.
'Yeah I wonder about that' Roxanne thought to herself as she gazed at him. Soon after the Pokenav conversation ended their food came and they enjoyed a nice lunch after which they both tipped enough to cover their meal and then some before departing the café after saying goodbye to Jasmine and thanking her for the meal and heading towards the Pokémon center.
"Oh you two are back, it looks like you had fun on your date" Nurse Joy teased as they walked into the Pokémon Center laughing.
"It wasn't really a date" Marcus scratched the back of his head.
"At least not officially" Roxanne smiled giving him a playful bump with her hip.
"Well regardless your Pokémon are ready to be picked up" Nurse Joy smiled placing two tray with two Pokeballs a piece on the counter. Each of them grabbed their Pokeballs before thanking Nurse Joy and heading back outside.
"Hey you wanna head to a nearby park" Roxanne asked.
"Sure looks like we still have an hour or so of daylight left and it's not that cold out" Marcus nodded. The park they went to was a small grassy area in the north side of the city around a small water fountain since the sun was almost completely set there weren't many people around. "This is pretty nice…you mind if I let my girls out to play" Marcus asked.
"Of course not I was just thinking the same thing" Roxanne smiled throwing her Pokeballs in the air releasing her Geodude and Nosepass.
"Alright girls come on out" Marcus yelled releasing Zorua, Riolu, and Ralts. "Go ahead and have some fun for a while" Marcus smiled.
"You guys go ahead and enjoy yourselves as well" Roxanne said. The two of them watched as their Pokémon rushed off to play, leaving them alone to enjoy to dying sunset.
"You know Marcus I had a really nice time today" Roxanne smiled as they walked around a small pathway that went around the edge of the park.
"I did to our battle was a lot of fun not to mention the café and this park seems like a nice way to end the day" Marcus agreed.
"Yeah it's not often that us gym leaders get time off to just enjoy ourselves and have a good time" Roxanne sighed.
"You guys really have it rough huh" Marcus said glancing over at her.
"Yeah it's a tough job but someone has to do it" Roxanne nodded. "Hey I was thinking we exchange Pokenav numbers since I had a lot of fun with you today and it think it would be kind of sad if we couldn't talk anymore" Roxanne blushed.
"Of course I was just going to ask you for your number since it might be a while until I'm back in town and I'd hate for use not to be able to talk while I'm traveling" Marcus agreed. The two quickly exchanged information before grinning at each other. "Well Marcus I think it's about time we stop beating around the bush don't you" Roxanne said reaching into her shirt and feeling around in her cleavage.
Marcus blushed as he watched her "I mean I've never really been into exhibitionism but if that's what you're into" Marcus said fiddling with his belt buckle.
"What are you talking about" Roxanne said pulling out small band of money and a badge from between her breast.
"Oh that's what you were doing" Marcus said suddenly feeling like an idiot.
"Someone has a dirty mind" Roxanne teased. "Anyway Marcus Kale a present you with the Stone Badge as proof of your victory here in Rustboro as your winnings of 5,000 Poke bucks" Roxanne said handing over the said items.
"Awesome" Marcus said putting his badge in the case and the money in his pocket.
"Also there's something special I want to give you" Roxanne blushed.
"What is i-" Marcus was cut off as Roxanne leaned forward and captured his lips. After a minute of two she broke the kiss. "Good luck on your next gym battle" she said before turning and running off with her Pokémon following her leaving Marcus stunned.
It wasn't until Zorua yanked on his pants that he came back to reality. "Huh…oh what's wrong girls" Marcus asked as all his Pokémon had their arms crossed giving him a sad expression. "Do you want a reward for your battle today and all the hard training you've been doing". His Pokémon nodded fervently as he kneeled down in front of them. "Alright just name it and it's yours assuming I can afford it that is" Marcus smiled.
"Zor Zorua rua Zor" Zorua said pointing at Marcus then to her lips with a noticeable blush.
"Huh you want a kiss" Marcus asked making sure he wasn't misinterpreting things.
"Zorua" Zorua nodded.
"Is that what you all want" Marcus asked.
"Ralts Ralts" Ralts nodded with an excited cry.
Riolu blushed deeply but also nodded not willing to back down and let some human or her teammates get ahead of her.
"Alright than come here" Marcus smiled. First up was Zorua leaning forward he gave her a thirty second kiss noting how soft and sweet her lips were before pulling away. Next was Ralts whose lips were a bit firmer than Zorua's but also sweeter. Last up was Riolu whose lips were slightly softer than Ralts and tasted like mint surprisingly. "There you go" Marcus said pulling back with a slight blush he was glad that no one had been around to see what he had done. It wasn't that he was ashamed he just didn't want people to think he was trying to form a harem of Pokémon.
"I guess the only thing left to do is figure out a way to get to the next gym" Marcus frowned as he had no idea how he was going to get to Dewford Town. As he wondered if there was a boat nearby he could use his Pokenav rang. "Well aren't I popular today" he thought out loud before answering.
"Hey Marcus its Kairas so remember you said if I ever needed anything to call well…-"
AN: Alright so how was that for a chapter Marcus won his first gym battle and showed off some of his Pokémon's new moves with all the experience their gaining it won't be long before they start evolving. I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and is looking forward to the next one so until next time let me know what you think.